Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits

Averis Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 287,000 - 415,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Training & development

Overseas postings

Learning and development programmes

Recognition awards

Employee engagement activities

Job rotations

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Averis Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Compensation and Benefits professional to manage employee insurance and benefits programmes for Singapore-based employees. The role leads renewals, benefits administration, claims analysis, and vendor management, while supporting HR policy updates and governance.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance and brokers to ensure cost-effective, compliant programmes and drive digital enablement within Corporate HR.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• 4–8 years of hands-on experience in employee benefits, insurance or total rewards.
• Strong experience in benefits administration and insurance renewals.
• Experience with claims reviews, vendor management and benchmarking.
• Good analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with reporting, process improvement and digital tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee insurance and benefits programmes, including renewals and vendor management.
• Lead benefits administration, claims analysis and governance for Singapore-based employees.
• Support updates to the Singapore Employee Handbook and selected HR policies.
• Drive process improvements and digital enablement in Corporate HR.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and other stakeholders on benefits governance and renewal activities.
• Prepare management updates on insurance and benefits matters.
• Review and cooperate with brokers, insurers and healthcare providers to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Employee benefits administration

Insurance renewals

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Reporting & analytics

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Job description

Here at Averis, our common purpose is to improve lives by developing resources sustainably. Our people are crucial in helping us to realise our vision to be one of the best Global Business Solution (GBS) organization to support our customers in creating value for the Community, Country, Climate, Customer and Company.

Responsibilities:

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Benefits professional to manage employee insurance and benefits programmes for Singapore-based employees.

The role will lead insurance renewals, benefits administration, claims analysis and vendor management. The incumbent will also support the Singapore Employee Handbook and selected Corporate HR policies, while driving process improvement and digital enablement initiatives within Corporate HR.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Benefits & Insurance

• Manage employee insurance and benefits programmes, including annual renewals, benefits administration and vendor management.
• Review coverage, claims experience, premiums and market practices to ensure programmes remain competitive and cost effective.
• Provide guidance to employees and HR stakeholders on benefits-related matters and coordinate implementation of approved benefit enhancements.

Claims Analytics & Benefits Review

• Analyse claims and utilisation trends, identify key risk areas and recommend improvements.
• Work with brokers and insurers on claims reviews, benchmarking exercises and benefit optimisation initiatives.
• Prepare management updates and recommendations on insurance and benefits matters.
• Manage relationships with brokers, insurers and healthcare providers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Partner with HR, Finance and relevant stakeholders on benefits administration, governance and renewal activities.
• Review and maintain the Singapore Employee Handbook and selected Corporate HR policies.
• Support policy updates, regulatory reviews, employee communications and governance documentation.

Process Improvement & Digital Enablement

• Support continuous improvement of benefits and policy processes through automation, analytics and AI-enabled tools.
• Support the development of practical dashboards, trackers and reporting solutions to improve efficiency, governance and decision-making.
• Support Corporate HR projects relating to benefits, policy and employee experience.

Payroll Administration

• Process and monitor bi-weekly payroll activities for US payroll, verify Switzerland payroll.
• Prepare payroll, tax and allowance breakdowns for Finance booking and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and finance to resolve payroll, tax, deduction and payment issues.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• 4 - 8 years of relevant experience in employee benefits, insurance or total rewards.
• Strong hands-on experience in employee insurance and benefits administration.
• Experience in insurance renewal, claims review and vendor management.
• Good analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with reporting, process improvement and digital tools would be advantageous.
• Able to work independently in a lean corporate environment.

Perks and benefits

• Medical, dental, and optical benefits
• Cross-functional training
• Overseas postings and short-term secondments
• Learning and development programmes
• Reward and recognition awards
• Exciting recreational & employee engagement
• Opportunities for job rotations
• Professional membership subscriptions fees

Unlock job insights

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Established in 2006, Averis is recognised as a multinational Global Business Services and Solutions provider that specialises in Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, IT Project & Operation, Shipping Documentation, Change Management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Corporate Function Services, and Digital.

We’re currently headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and have recently expanded to Penang, Dubai, Brazil, and Indonesia. To date, we support our customers across various industries that range from manufacturing to RSPO certified palm, and clean and renewable energy.

Established in 2006, Averis is recognised as a multinational Global Business Services and Solutions provider that specialises in Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, IT Project & Operation, Shipping Documentation, Change Management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Corporate Function Services, and Digital.

We’re currently headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and have recently expanded to Penang, Dubai, Brazil, and Indonesia. To date, we support our customers across various industries that range from manufacturing to RSPO certified palm, and clean and renewable energy.

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